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DWP Crackdown Starts October | Leeds News
Starting this October, the UK government is cracking down hard on welfare fraud with new powers that let the Department for Work and Pensions directly seize cash from bank accounts and even suspend driving licenses for up to two years—especially for those who owe over £1,000 and refuse to pay. Targeting fraudulent claims of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and ESA, these measures close a loophole where people once avoided repayment after benefits ended. But there’s a way out: if your debt is under £1,000, you’re still receiving benefits, or a court says your license is essential for work…
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